Special Education Professors in Illinois
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Projected employment for Special Education Professors in Illinois is growing slower than average.
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Special Education Professors in Illinois earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Special Education Professors Work in Illinois?
8,440 people worked as Special Education Professors in 2018 in this state.
There were 7,500 Special Education Professors employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 940 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 1,350 Special Education Professors working in it, which means Illinois has more Special Education Professors than average.
Job Projections for Illinois
Jobs for Special Education Professors in this state are growing at a rate of 3.5% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 7.4%.
Illinois Annual Job Openings
The BLS is projecting 500 annual Special Education Professors job openings in Illinois, and 6,880 total jobs in the year 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 10,500 annual jobs and 141,600 total jobs in 2026.
What do Special Education Professors Make in Illinois?
In 2018 wages for Special Education Professors ranged from $42,040 to $105,690 with $64,850 being the median annual salary.
The median salary in Illinois is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Illinois Metros for Special Education Professors
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Special Education Professors.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI | 6,340 | $69,740 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | 1,130 | $48,610 |
| Bloomington, IL | 220 | $76,520 |
| Carbondale-Marion, IL | 210 | $57,450 |
| Peoria, IL | 150 | $51,820 |
| Rockford, IL | 140 | $61,410 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | 130 | $52,590 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | 100 | $45,500 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | 90 | $61,140 |
| Decatur, IL | 80 | $48,670 |
| Kankakee, IL | 80 | $50,860 |
Top States for Special Education Professors Employment
View the list below to see where most Special Education Professors work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 17,420 | $77,400 |
| Texas | 12,970 | $57,960 |
| California | 10,520 | $83,650 |
| Pennsylvania | 8,510 | $61,250 |
| Illinois | 8,440 | $64,850 |
| Ohio | 6,350 | $58,990 |
| New Jersey | 6,290 | $73,820 |
| Minnesota | 4,910 | $61,920 |
| Florida | 4,660 | $51,610 |
| Massachusetts | 4,630 | $74,110 |
| North Carolina | 4,350 | $48,070 |
| Virginia | 4,110 | $57,770 |
| Georgia | 3,410 | $57,670 |
| Tennessee | 3,360 | $52,780 |
| Missouri | 2,890 | $45,420 |
| Louisiana | 2,850 | $51,750 |
| Arizona | 2,390 | $47,990 |
| Colorado | 2,290 | $52,700 |
| Kentucky | 2,280 | $54,930 |
| Maryland | 2,150 | $69,510 |
Below are the states where Special Education Professors get paid the most:
| State | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|
| California | $83,650 |
| Oregon | $79,600 |
| New York | $77,400 |
| Connecticut | $77,350 |
| Alaska | $76,220 |
| Rhode Island | $75,350 |
| Massachusetts | $74,110 |
| New Jersey | $73,820 |
| District of Columbia | $71,550 |
| Maryland | $69,510 |
Related Careers in IL
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References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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